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Heater Core
You may have wondered where the warm air in your passenger compartment comes from. Well, as your engine starts to warm up, it also warms the coolant/antifreeze that circulates around the engine and th...
Published on: Nov 16, 2025
ABS - Anti-Lock Brakes
Anti-lock brakes (ABS) help you stop faster. That is not always the case on loose gravel or snowy surfaces. Anti-lock brakes, in fact, are designed to help you maintain control of your vehicle in an e...
Published on: Sep 28, 2025
Full Stop (Brake Master Cylinder Replacement)
When you step on your brake pedal, you want to feel confident that your vehicle’s going to stop. If your brakes aren’t working right, it’s a risk to your safety and the safety ...
Published on: Sep 07, 2025
The “Man-Made” Engine Oil (Synthetic Oil Change)
If you own a newer vehicle, your vehicle’s manufacturer may require that it use synthetic oil instead of conventional oil. Synthetic oils are more stable, don’t break down as easily,...
Published on: Aug 31, 2025
The Heat is On (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)
When the weather gets hot, some of the components of your vehicle are pushed to the limit. Here are a few things to watch out for as the mercury climbs higher:
Your vehicle's air conditioning...
Published on: Dec 15, 2024
John's Automotive Care Tech Question On Tire Wear
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John's Automotive Care Tech Question:My name is Dan. My vehicle tires wore out early and I had to replace them. What can I do to make my tires last longer?John's Automotive Care A...
Published on: Nov 24, 2024
10 Overlooked Services - Let John's Automotive Care Take Care of Them For You
Let’s talk about automotive service schedules. And particularly, the scheduled services that are sometimes forgotten.
We have a list of 10 service items that are often overlooked. T...
Published on: Nov 17, 2024
Simple Answers from John's Automotive Care for SAN DIEGO: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Question
My tire pressure warning light came on recently. What does that mean?
Answer
It means that one or more of your tires has low air pressure. The dashboard warning light, which lo...
Published on: Oct 13, 2024